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2024 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Become a sponsor of the 53rd Annual Festival of Whales!

At the Dana Point Festival of Whales, it’s about getting up close and personal with the marine wildlife that dots our horizon each spring. It’s about understanding marine life habitats and protecting these delicate areas for generations to come. And it’s about coming together with family to celebrate the stunning beauty and scenic wonder of our home we call Dana Point. From the smaller minke whales to mid-sized humpbacks and gigantic (but gentle) gray whales, the Dana Point Festival of Whales offers a rare opportunity to see some of nature’s most elusive creatures in their own habitats.

Festivals like ours don’t happen without the generous support of sponsors and our local community. We hope that you consider partnering with us for our 53rd Anniversary, as we celebrate the migration of the gray whale through Southern California.

View our 2024 Sponsorship Deck and/or contact the event organizers for a customized sponsorship package that fits your marketing goals: [email protected]

Blue Whale Sponsor - $20,000

Blue Whale Sponsor

Marketing 

  • Official “Presenting Sponsor” of the Festival
  • Complimentary Ad in Official Program
  • Logo in Official Program & Calendar of Events (52K Distribution)
  • Logo included on Event Website
  • Logo included in Print Advertising & Posters
  • Logo included in Banners & Signage
  • Social Media Recognition & Press Release Inclusion
  • Discounted Advertising Rates in Festival of Whales Program

Event Day 

  • Official Sponsor of Balloon in Parade (e.g., Macy’s Day Parade Balloon)
  • 10×20′ Booth/Exhibitor at Two Locations (March 4 & 5)
  • Tickets for Whale Watching Excursion (40)
  • 2023 Festival of Whales Commemorative Merchandise (20)
  • VIP Access to Kick-Off Reception (March 3)
  • Tickets for BBQ & Concert (March 5)
a group of people in a harbor

Gray Whale Sponsor - $10,000

Gray Whale Sponsor

Marketing 

  • Logo in Official Program & Calendar of Events (52K Distribution)
  • Logo included on Event Website
  • Logo included in Print Advertising & Posters
  • Logo included in Banners & Signage
  • Social Media Recognition & Press Release Inclusion
  • Discounted Advertising Rates in Festival of Whales Program

Event Day 

  • 10×20′ Booth/Exhibitor (March 4 & 5)
  • Tickets for Whale Watching Excursion (25)
  • 2023 Festival of Whales Commemorative Merchandise (15)
  • VIP Access to Kick-Off Reception (March 3)
  • Tickets for BBQ & Concert (March 5)
a group of people walking in front of a crowd

Humpback Whale Sponsor - $5,000

Humpback Whale Sponsor

Marketing 

  • Logo in Official Program & Calendar of Events (52K Distribution)
  • Logo included on Event Website
  • Logo included in Print Advertising & Posters
  • Social Media Recognition & Press Release Inclusion
  • Discounted Advertising Rates in Festival of Whales Program

Event Day 

  • 10×10′ Booth/Exhibitor (March 4 & 5)
  • Tickets for Whale Watching Excursion (15)
  • 2023 Festival of Whales Commemorative Merchandise (10)
  • VIP Access to Kick-Off Reception (March 3)
  • Tickets for BBQ & Concert (March 5)
a group of people standing in front of a crowd

Killer Whale Sponsor - $2,500

Killer Whale Sponsor

Marketing 

  • Logo in Official Program & Calendar of Events (52K Distribution)
  • Logo included on Event Website
  • Company Name included in Print Advertising & Posters
  • Social Media Recognition
  • Discounted Advertising Rates in Festival of Whales Program

Event Day 

  • 10×10′ Booth/Exhibitor (March 4 & 5)
  • Tickets for Whale Watching Excursion (10)
  • 2023 Festival of Whales Commemorative Merchandise (5)
  • VIP Access to Kick-Off Reception (March 3)

Fin Whale Sponsor - $1,500

Fin Whale Sponsor

Marketing 

  • Company Name included in Official Program & Calendar of Events (52K Distribution)
  • Logo included on Event Website
  • Company Name included in Print Advertising & Posters
  • Discounted Advertising Rates in Festival of Whales Program

Event Day 

  • Tickets for Whale Watching Excursion (5)
  • 2023 Festival of Whales Commemorative Merchandise (2)

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION:

The Festival of Whales Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, was created to inform, inspire and attract residents of Dana Point, California and visitors from around the world to the annual Festival of Whales event. Residents and visitors alike may learn about the importance of ocean life protection and preservation. The annual migration of the California Gray Whale provides the perfect opportunity to share this critical message about the protection and preservation of our marine life and also educate the public on water quality issues.

By promoting individual, civic and corporate responsibility for keeping our oceans clean within a fun, festival atmosphere, we are confident that we will make a difference and spread this important message far beyond our own community.

Please consult your tax advisor as to the extent your sponsorship is tax-deductible. All sponsor benefits are contingent upon the full pre-payment of sponsorship.

Tax ID: 465205128

Mailing address:

Festival of Whales Foundation
c/o Dana Wharf Whale Watching
34675 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629